Curd is one of the most used ingredients in Indian households. But curd, if stored for a long time in the refrigerator, often gets too sour. If you think that the curd is wasted, then you are wrong. You can make many delicious dishes with sour curd that also enhance the taste and flavour of the dish. Sour curd, it brings a tangy flavour to the dish. Here are 3 dishes in which you can use sour curd.

3 Best Recipes That Can Be Made With Sour Curd:

If you have sour curd at home, then worry not, as we have you sorted. Make these delicious dishes at home with it.

1. Dhokla

The most delicious kind of dhokla is soft and has a spongy texture; it heavily depends on fermentation, which makes sour curd very useful and essential. When sour curd is mixed with besan and baking soda, the sourness helps create an airy texture for which dhokla is famous.
Dhokla always tastes good if proper sour curd is used during the preparation. Curry leaves, mustard seeds, and some sweetened water can also be added to dhokla to enhance the taste.

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2. Cheela

Cheela is a healthy breakfast option that many people eat to start their day. It is the right way to give your morning a good, healthy and fulfilling start. A cheela is made with chickpea flour, curd, and spices to form a thick batter. The use of sour curd can make the cheela fluffier, more flavourful and add a little crunch to the cheela.

3. Bhatura

Fluffy bhatura with chole (chickpeas) becomes softer when the batter is prepared with sour curd. The curd acts as a fermenting agent. When added to refined flour and baking soda, the dough rises better and also has a light and softer texture. As a result of adding the sour curd, the bhatura becomes soft, puffy and airy from inside. Many cooks prefer using sour curd over normal curd for the reason that it makes the bhatura flavourful and tasty.
 

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Conclusion: 

Sour curd isn't spoiled, it's just tangier. Instead of throwing it away, use that extra flavour to your advantage. Next time your curd turns sour, you know exactly what to cook.
 
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